Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-17
WEDDING BELLS.
TWO BRILLIANT MARRIAGES IN HALL
FAX COUNTY.
Virginia ana North Carolina-An Kaitor
Eaters the Happy State
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South BosToY. November Is. 1897.
"Valley Home" the residence Of
Major II. A. Edmondson, at Halifax
Courthouse, presented to-day beautiful
scene Of joy and happiness. The occa-
sion was the celebration of the marriage
of Mr.. Joseph i. Terrell, of Raleigh,
n. c., to Miss Anna A. Edmondson.
The event has been looked forward to
with absorbing interest by social circles.
The bride is noted in Virginia and
North Carolina rs one of the most beau
tiful young ladies of this section, and
her popularity is unlimited in the circles
which have beer fortunate enough to
secure her. The groom is connected
with one of the leading mercantile houses
of Raleigh, and in winning so fair bride
has the hearty congratulations Of large
multitude OF friends.
The ceremony by which these two
young hearts were united for lie took
place at O'Clock this morning. Rev.
Father Drake, Of Richmond, oiliciated.
The attendants were Miss Fannie Ed
mondson. sister of the bride, and Mr..
James Terrell, the groom's brother.
The bride was handsomely attircd in
a travelling suit of brown cloth. tailor
made, and looked perfectly winsome
and lovely.
The family and n few friends OF the
contracting parties formed the company
present. Alter the marriage breakfast
Nj. and Mrs. Terrell left Tor South Bos-
ton, whore they took the morning train
for an extended northern tour. followed
by the good wishes OF all who know
them.
The presents were numerous and very
handsome.
PHILLIps-HARRIS.
One Of the most notable events Of the
social season in Halifax was the mar
riage on Tuesday night, November 18th,
Of Miss Mildred L. Harris, daughter OF
the late DR.. Marcus 4. Harris. of Black
Walnut, to Mr.. John A. Phillips. the
spirited young editor OF the UaHt4r
HccOrd.
The ceremony took place in the
Episcopal church at Halifax Courthouse,
aud was performed by the Rev. Dr. O.
4. kinsolying.
As the strains of Frcchurg's wedding
march arose from the organ the bridal
party entered the church, led by the
bridesmaids and groomsmcn: Miss Ida
Rogers and Mr.. j. G.. Harris. }iise Fan
mic EdmoDdson and MIR. y. r. Coles,
Miss Saliie Green aud Mr.. /. p. Grad
dock, Miss Matte }lah0od aud Nr. J. VI.
Faulkner. Miss Fannie Ea4land anil Mr..
q. -. Leach, Miss Lizzie owen and Mr. .
j. Bailey Owen. Miss Mary Easily and .
Mr.. II. 4. Owen, Mss oall.c Faulkner
and Mr. T.. C.. Ayerctt. Miss Hal.ieEls.ev
and DR.. 7. T. Frazier, Miss SaIlie Iauis .
and Mr. J. Y. Haukins, Miss Mamie .
Harris aud Mr. Y. J.. follcs. These T
were followed 10y the bride, who entered .
on the arm of the groom.
Flowers and potted plants in proru-
sion were in every niche and crcyice.
a pretty background 20 the
group assembled ut the altar Above
them hung q beautiful design Of White
roses in tine form OF bell. while t. tine
right. and left were suspended IorHl
monogram and q harp. IN the rcr Of
The chauccl a handsome spray OF red and
white roses, srmounted by q harp. gave
an elective charm 81 tine d.coutons
The plants, flowers, lights and beauty
IN the midst of which the couple stood
suggested the wish that g. ~ path
through life might he surrounded and
accompanied hy all the happiness of
which the scene was so symbolic.
The bride who has for several years
,cen one OF the most admired Of HOLE
AXIS sweet dauehtcrs, never looked
Iaudsomcr than she appeared, att;red as
bc was IN n white NOR, s'G dress with
'rystal lace and diamonds The bride
vas given away by Mr. !. Samuel Eosley
he rendering Of Freebures and Men
lelssohn's wedding marches by Mrs :.
:. Green was one Of the sweetest
eatures of the occasion. After the
Wedding a reception followed hy q sup
,cr was held ct "Rose Cottage by the
rides sisters. Mrs. j. Samuel Easley and
Hrs. DIR. ". Younger Canada.
The presents were maryland beautiful,
nd only served as small tokens of the
owe and esteem with which the loving
,air are held 10y all.
The happy couple left on the mid
light tram for trip North. and they
AIRY with them the tender, heartfelt
wishes for happiness ana prosperity Of
very one who has enjoyed their friend